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| Neath Anor, Ithil, and Gil by Larner | 5 Review(s) |
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| Virtuella | Reviewed Chapter: 28 on 9/1/2008 |
| What an interesting concept. Hasn't it been the fate of women for most of history to abandon their homes and find new ones with their husbands? You have given very insightful glimpses into the newly-wed experience of these Middle-earth females. I like Eowyn's section best, the way she feels the trees to be strange, but yet not unpleasant. Author Reply: Yes, usually it's the bride who enters the groom's family lands, although in our culture they often both change homes so as to start the new home together. And I'm so glad that Eowyn's experience spoke to you. Yes, strange, but not unpleasant. Thank you! | |
| Kitty | Reviewed Chapter: 28 on 7/15/2008 |
| Five lovely ficlets, Larner! I think you caught the feelings of these brides very well. Though I have to admit, for all my compassion for Rosie, I enjoyed the way Frodo dealt with this Dirna. I can *so* imagine his Look! Well done, Frodo! (And well done, Larner, too!) Author Reply: I found I had to bring Dirna out of "Second Mum" into this story and see how she might manage to cause offense here. Not quite Lobelia or Lalia's league, perhaps, much less the equal of Dreamflower's Hyacinth; but certainly as frustrating a person as any might think to come across. And I found the challenge interesting enough, at least! Five brides, five marriages--and one bachelor who at least saw other marriages made--and well made, I'd think. | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 28 on 7/15/2008 |
| This is a lovely series of snapshots. Each bride found happiness in a home she never dreamed would be hers, in a situation strange to her, but surrounded by love. Author Reply: Oh, yes--a new home, new situation, but love encompassing each of them. Am so glad you like it, Shirebound. | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 28 on 7/15/2008 |
| These are all very nicely done! I love the way the first three make almost a cycle to themselves, dealing as they do with Luthien and her line. The one with Eowyn is lovely--I think she really took to her new life with Faramir as another adventure. And I love the last one, of course. It's always fun to see Frodo put someone in their place with a bit of righteous anger! Author Reply: Oh, am so glad you like them. I just got them back from RiverOtter and had to post them immediately. I loved the thought myself of Faramir wanting to treat Eowyn as a bride--carrying her on his saddlebow in spite of the fact she's probably an even more accomplished rider than he. You're right--a new adventure for her and her new husband. And as for the last one--Oh, yes--the WRATH OF BAGGINS! I doubt he lost his temper easily at the best of times, but when he did.... Thanks for the feedback. | |
| Linda Hoyland | Reviewed Chapter: 28 on 7/15/2008 |
| I just loved these you capture the different wives and their circumstances brilliantly. Author Reply: Oh, I'm so glad you think I did, Linda. Wilwarin wanted a new wife thinking on her new home, and Rhapsody always loves stories about earlier times, so hope they both love them. | |